-Steam wand drips occasionally (Briel recognizes this and says they will make a fix in 2002)
-A little loud
-Light weight portafilter

Detailed Commentary

This machine is a pleasure to use. I use it to make two doubles everyday. Briel has done a nice job making the machine look and feel like a professional piece of equipment. The ability to adjust the amount of water flow is great because you can hit the brew button and walk away from the machine. Great features like a cup heating top, heavy duty pump, built in tamper, and stainless steel case make the Briel a real stand out at this price point.